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Flyers overcome Laine′s 40th, beat Jets 2-1

Philadelphia • Claude Giroux and Andrew MacDonald scored in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers overcame Patrik Laine's 40th goal of the season in a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday that snapped a five-game losing streak.

Laine moved into a tie with Washington's Alex Ovechkin for the most goals in the league when he scored on a one-timer on the power play at 8:58 of the third period. The 19-year-old Finn has 15 goals and six assists during an 11-game point streak.

Bruins 7, Blackhawks 4 • In Boston, Brian Gionta and Rick Nash each scored a power-play goal and Boston completed a 6-0-0 homestand.